1. RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
IN YOUR SCHOOL YARD
Rain Garden Installation Module

2. PARTS OF A RAIN GARDEN
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3. PARTS OF A RAIN GARDEN 3 3

4. INSTALLING YOUR RAIN GARDEN
THE FUN PART!
INSTALLING YOUR RAIN GARDEN

5. INSTALLATION STEPS Remove existing grass
Excavate to desired elevation and grade
Add soil amendments

6. INSTALLATION STEPS Prepare berm (if necessary) Prepare overflow
Level the base (lowest area)

7. INSTALLATION STEPS
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Plant native species
Apply mulch
Water plants

8. TOOLS & MATERIALS NEEDED
Rakes and shovels
Rototiller
Wheelbarrow
Triple-shredded hardwood
mulch
Plants
Soil amendments, if necessary: fertilizer, pH adjustments (lime), coarse sand
Optional: decorative stone, signage, seating, pipe extensions, pavers for path
Work crew (friends, neighbors, and family)

9. INSTALLATION SUMMARY
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10. Insert slides of your school’s rain garden installation
Insert slides of your school’s rain garden installation. Show photographs of the excavation of the rain garden prior to the students planting.